Variable Message Signs (VMS)

Variable Message Signs, powered by SWARCO, provide pertinent roadside information and warnings to en-route motorists through high quality, full-color LED displays. Strategically placed, these signs improve overall traffic flow and commuter safety. Commonly used VMS applications include safety information near airports and major venues, data regarding road closures or detours, direction and availability of carpool lanes or toll roads, advisory phone numbers, and general alerts.

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Benefits

Displays any combination of text, symbols, and images
Clear visibility and color uniformity from any angle with unrivaled contrast ratios
Emits little to no heat, eliminating the need for cooling, ventilation, and defogging equipment
Low total cost of ownership thru reduced energy consumption and maintenance costs
Draws a fraction (1/10) of the power of other signs
Eliminates sunlight and headlight glare
Meets or exceeds NEC and NEMA standards

Standard Features

NTCIP 1203 v3 compliant
NEMA TS4 standards compliant
Real-time sign diagnostics and full pixel feedback
Internally housed controller (no ground controller needed)
Message control via override, local or central schedule
Number of colors include mono, bicolor, 3, 5, or full color RGB; full-color RGB includes 64 million colors
Watertight precision optical lens

General Specifications

Dimensions	Varied
Material	Marine-grade aluminumk
Finish	Housing: Powder coated or natural Matrix: Powder coated
Access	Front, rear or walk-in
Mounting	"Z" bars, "C" channels or pipe clamps Others available on request
Display Type	Full, line, or character matrix
Luminous Intensity	Min: 9,200 cd/m2 Max: 16,509 cd/m2
Pixel Inclination (half angle)	3G6 optics: ± 15.5° 3G7 optics: ± 31°
Pixel Pitch	12, 16, 20, 25, 30 mm
LED Type	Full color: 3-in-1 SMD RGB Single color: Amber or white
Power Supply	120 VAC single phase 5 VDC internal (2-wire plus ground)
Power Consumption	Max: 18.2 amps* Min: 1.8 amps* *based on 8'x30' overhead display
Environment	Operating Temperature: -44° C to 85° C Humidity: 0 to 99% (condensing)
Ventilation	Not required
Weight	Varied

Options

Dial-up, cellular, Ethernet, and radio communication
Fans or heaters for service personnel
Ground controller

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